Central School District 13J
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
Henry Hill Educational Support Center
750 S. Fifth St., Independence, OR 97361
Hawk Hall
Directors Present
Andrea Van Heeswyk, Jann Jobe, Melanie Landon-Hays, Susan Graham
Directors Absent
Byron Shinkle, Irene Oliveros-Vega
Guests Present
Emily Mentzer
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Adoption of the Agenda
II. Recognitions
A.
Central Lions Club
III. Communication from the Floor
A.
Public Comments
Abby Durnin addressed the board about CTE and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). One of the FBLA challenges was to explain the importance of CTE and FBLA to the Board of Directors.
Sarah Granum spoke to the board about the Health Care CTE pathway, including how many students have completed certificates, job shadowing, and internships, as well as those who earn college credit.
IV. Business Agenda
A.
Enterprise Zone Resolution
Dr. Kubista reviewed the Enterprise Zones and the resolution request.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Byron Shinkle |
Absent
|
| Irene Oliveros-Vega |
Absent
|
| Susan Graham |
Aye
|
| Andrea Van Heeswyk |
Aye
|
| Jann Jobe |
Aye
|
| Melanie Landon-Hays |
Aye
|
V. Standing Reports
A.
Data report: Attendance, Discipline, Graduation/5-year completers
Dr. Kubista updated the board on attendance and discipline through the end of January.
She explained to the board that illnesses have been up in January for both students and staff.
CHS Principal Rick Dormer and Executive Director Brian Flannery shared the graduation and 5-year completer data, as well as strategies to improve graduation.
B.
Finance Report
Dr. Kubista presented the finance report.
C.
Average Daily Membership
Dr. Kubista presented the ADM report, and explained ADMr and how it affects the state school fund.
She clarified that lower birth rates are one contributor. Other factors include students transferring out of the district. She noted that decreases in enrollment is a national trend.
VI. Board Report
A.
Board vacancy application
The board agreed to extend the board vacancy application open for another month through March 1. Board members encouraged interested, qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their zones.
VII. Recess into Executive Session
A.
Executive Session - Closed to the public
The board recessed into executive session at 7:51 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.660, Open Meeting Law, to conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)).
Specific information discussed in executive session shall not be made public and shall remain undisclosed.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Board Comments
B.
Items for Action at Future Meetings
C.
Adjourn Meeting
The board recessed out of executive session and back into regular session at 8:22 p.m.
- February2026_PerformanceMetrics.pdf
- Excise Tax Historical Analysis 2008-Curr.pdf
- Fund100_12-31-2025.pdf
- ADMr Report_2.2.26_Board Meeting.pdf
- CSD13J School Support Fee Rate Resolution 25-26.docx.pdf
- Board Reports for 2025-26 (4).pdf
Superintendent Jennifer Kubista honored the Central Lions Club for all the ways they support students and staff. Lion Danny Jaffer thanked them and said the Lions were honored and grateful for their ability to serve the students and staff of Central School District.